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The holidays are for giving. Christmas and Hanukkah are about children and family, about sharing, about joy, about being thankful and about faith and appreciation. Here in Northern Virginia, many of us see few signs of families in need as we go about our daily lives and holiday shopping. Our neighborhoods are largely segregated economically; we mostly see the people who are most like ourselves economically.

Last-minute Gift Ideas Make the Season Bright

It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas … and Chanukah and New Year’s Eve …. Here are ideas to wrap up your gift-giving opportunity for the season, from gifts under the tree to hostess gifts. Gifts of food are always welcomed so we’ve included sweets and savories, as well, for parties or “thank-you” acknowledgements. There’s a plethora of community restaurants, as well as Culinaria Cooking School, that offer gift certificates, so, start dropping hints now.

Cheery and Cheeky Humor Coming to the Alden

“A Kodachrome Christmas” at the Alden Theatre, Dec. 19-21.

Take a sleigh ride of speeding fun with the “Queen of Rural Media” this holiday season as "A Kodachrome Christmas" barrels into the Alden Theatre at McLean Community Center. "Kodachrome" is written by Pat Hazell who wooed audiences last year with his "The Wonder Bread Years."

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In December 2014, 67 homes sold between $1,220,000-$173,000 in the Oak Hill and Herndon area.

In December 2014, 81 Fairfax homes sold between $1,200,000-$176,000.

In December 2014, 76 homes sold between $965,000-$176,500 in the Clifton, Fairfax Station and Lorton area.

In December 2014, 52 Burke homes sold between $959,999-$137,990.

In December 2014, 114 homes sold between $2,495,000-$79,000 in the Mount Vernon area.

In December 2014, 243 Arlington homes sold between $2,282,280-$50,000.

In December 2014, 57 Potomac homes sold between $2,500,000-$412,000.

In December 2014, 182 Alexandria homes sold between $3,495,000-$145,000.

In November 2014, 94 Springfield homes sold between $860,000-$155,000.

In November 2014, 71 homes sold between $3,725,000-$133,000 in the McLean and Falls Church area.

In November 2014, 48 homes sold between $1,362,713-$167,500 in the Oak Hill and Herndon area.

In November 2014, 16 Great Falls homes sold between $2,500,000-$650,000.

In November 2014, 60 Fairfax homes sold between $1,545,000-$187,500.

In November 2014, 81 homes sold between $1,890,000-$85,000 in the Mount Vernon area.

In November 2014, 133 Alexandria homes sold between $1,445,000-$122,000.

In the scramble to finish Christmas shopping, remember tens of thousands of local children are short of food as well as presents.

“A Kodachrome Christmas” at the Alden Theatre, Dec. 19-21.